Hydrographic Survey Analyst Full-time

Hydrographic Survey Analyst

Contribute to research and development tasks within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory (ESL).

Conduct desktop studies by evaluating archival and academically available hydrographic and GIS data to characterize various ocean environments for bottom type and understand the oceanographic and geophysical processes involved.

Develop hydrographic survey plans that may include the collection of bathymetry, side scan, or sub-bottom, and the deployment of sensors such as Current Meters, Cores, AUVs, and Ambient Noise measurement systems.

Provide at-sea support for shipboard data collection efforts.

Environmental characterization of various ocean regions using hydrographic datasets from various sources including bathymetry, backscatter, sub-bottom, sound speed, current meters, cores, etc. Includes collaborative research efforts with other team members.

Implement and maintain research grade software and analysis tools to support the analysis and interpretation of oceanographic data.

Preparation and review of analysis presentations and reports. Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings (may include travel).

Other related functions as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Marine Geology, Geophysics, or related discipline.

Experience with processing, analysis, or interpretation of oceanographic survey data.

The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, good communication skills, and the ability to use time effectively in order to meet deadlines.

Master's degree in Geological Oceanography, Marine Geology, Geophysics or related discipline.

IHO Cat-A Hydrographer Certificate or completion of the Multibeam course

Current or recent eligibility for access to classified information.

At least one year of experience with one or more of the following:

Geological Oceanography and/or Marine Geology including expertise in seafloor mapping, sedimentation processes, bottom sediment characterization, geoacoustics, and/ or ocean circulation

Processing of hydrographic survey data including multibeam bathymetry, backscatter, sub-bottom, sidescan, and magnetometer

Expertise in GIS analysis and interpretation of oceanographic data

Hydrographic survey planning

Subsea cable or pipeline route planning

Experience with subsea geotechnical site characterization for construction of pipelines or offshore installations

Experience working at-sea with data acquisition equipment.

Experience with commercial software packages such as SonarWiz, CARIS, Qimera, Fledermaus, MakaiLay, and/or ESRI ArcGIS.

At least one year of experience with environmental analysis using Matlab or Python.

Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments.

Experience summarizing analysis results in technical reports and PowerPoint presentations, and presenting research results.

Proven ability to work with minimal direction, formulate research plans, solve tough problems, and take initiative.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 with a 3.5 in major coursework.

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications

Standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Some weekend, evening and holiday work

Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Unofficial college transcript